Stolen by Urbain and Gentleman's Magic

Effect

Stolen is a ring flight effect. A spectator lends you a ring. You place it on a safety pin. The ring vanishes from the pin. You then show that the ring has impossibly appeared, pinned securely inside your wallet, which has been in your pocket the whole time.

Full details

Stolen is a modern version of the classic ring flight trick. It was created by the magician Urbain and is sold by Gentleman's Magic. The method uses a specialized gimmick and a reel system contained within a small pouch. A key feature is the use of a safety pin. The spectator sees you openly place their borrowed ring onto the pin before it vanishes. The pouch that holds the mechanism can also hold other items like keys or coins. The wallet reveal is a clean and visual climax. The trick is designed to be performed surrounded by people with no angle issues. It resets quickly.

Who should consider the trick

Stolen is for magicians who perform close-up or walk-around magic. It is ideal for performers who want a strong visual trick with a borrowed object. It suits those who perform in varied conditions, like when completely surrounded by an audience. It is a good choice for magicians interested in ring magic and who want a practical method. It is not for performers who avoid using any type of reel system.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The method is described as relatively easy to perform. Reviewers note the handling is natural and the trick is practical. It does not require difficult sleight of hand. However, it does require practice to manage the gimmick and reel smoothly. The reset is immediate. Alex Kirk noted the ease of execution, attributing it to Urbain's gimmick design. It is considered suitable for performers beyond the beginner level.

What magicians say

Reviewers consistently praise Stolen for its practicality and visual impact.

Craig and Ryland Petty gave it their highest ratings. Craig called it the best ring flight he has ever seen. He said, "Stolen uses a safety pin to secure the borrowed ring, making the handling more natural." He praised its practicality, noting it works well even with short sleeves.

The reviewer from ItsAllThingsMagic highlighted how it solves traditional ring flight awkwardness. They said it allows for "open handling" and noted the pouch makes the reel mechanism quieter and more discreet. They referenced positive feedback from the Magic Café community.

Nique Tan said he loved the product. He called Stolen a "clever and practical method" that is deceptive and suitable for various performers.

Alex Kirk reviewed Stolen on Monster Magic Shop. He praised its ease of execution and examinable props. He said the trick works with any pin-able object, like cash or signed items.

The summary for Saturn Magic Shop noted the key feature is that the spectator visibly loads the ring themselves, which increases the impossibility of the effect.